Ophthalmic Ultrasound (Winter 1993)

Why This Topic Matters

Ophthalmic ultrasound is a specialized area where code selection depends on the type of examination and the clinical purpose of the service. This article helps readers orient to the scope of the CPT discussion and the supporting case study without relying on the full premium text.

Article Sections

1. Coding Clarification

   Introduces the article’s coding focus and identifies the ophthalmic ultrasound CPT services discussed in the body of the article.

2. Indications and Techniques

   Describes the general role of ultrasound in eye and orbit evaluation and outlines the broad technical distinctions among the ophthalmic ultrasound approaches covered in the article.

3. Case Study

   Presents a patient scenario involving eye findings, ultrasound evaluation, and subsequent documentation and reporting considerations.

4. Coding Summary

   Summarizes the reporting approach used by the ophthalmologist and the ophthalmic ultrasonographer in the case study.

5. Glossary of Terms

   Provides definitions of ophthalmic and ultrasound-related terminology used in the case discussion.